Because of inclement weather, the Battle of the Big Bands will take place on the hangar deck of the ship.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for an epic battle of the big bands and swing dancing on Intrepid’s flight deck, co-presented by Prohibition Productions and the Intrepid Museum.

This special event will conjure the music, dancing and style of the World War II era, right in the middle of Fleet Week. Three of New York City’s best big bands will go head-to-head on the flight deck, with a 3,200-square-foot wooden dance floor (60% bigger than last year!). Head below deck for more live music and swinging dancing on a 1,000-square-foot dance floor. Swing dance performances, a dance contest, swing DJs, a barbershop quartet and beginner swing dance lessons will keep the dance floors moving all night. A vintage fashion contest will add to the flair.

Enjoy a spectacular lineup of over 80 performers. Vintage stylings and costumes, as well as dancing shoes, are strongly encouraged!

Check-in at the box office starts at 7:15pm for General Admission and at 7:00pm for VIP. The ship opens at 8:00pm. Arrive between 7:00pm and 8:00pm to enjoy live music by the Madhattan Quartet on the pier, explore the new exhibition A View from the Deep: The Submarine Growler & the Cold War, and get complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments (while supplies last) before boarding the ship!

General Admission

VIP

$85 Early bird SOLD OUT$95 Advance SOLD OUT$105 Week of / at door (May 21–26 or at door) ON SALE NOW

• Access to the hangar deck and flight deck of the ship
• Dedicated VIP line at the door with early check-in (7:00pm)
• VIP-only guided tasting, hosted by our liquor sponsors (8:30pm–9:30pm)
• 30-minute, VIP-only guided tours of the ship (8:30pm–11:00pm)
• VIP-only reserved seating and tables in a roped-off area on flight deck
• Swing dance lesson

Limited availability.

VIP check-in will be on the second floor of the Museum’s Welcome Center, accessible using the pedestrian bridge across 12th Avenue.

ADD-ON

Add one drink voucher to your admission ticket now for $6. Additional drink vouchers will be available for purchase at the event for $7 (cards only). Drink voucher good for one beer, wine, bubbly or cider. Must be 21+ to redeem. All tickets are nonrefundable.